Picture books set in flats and tower blocks

It’s very noisy in this block of flats and the neighbours are getting cross with each other. Can Kitsy Bitsy bring everyone together again?

When Fili sees that her neighbours in her tower block don’t talk to each other, she invents something to change it. Championing community and connection through imagination and creativity, this is delightful.

The lovely black cat in this book is playing under a wobbly table, but that table is on a blue rug in a yellow room in a colourful flat. More than that, the flat is on a cheerful street in a crowded city on planet Earth which spins around the scorching Sun.

Children join in to draw a beautiful garden with chalk. A gorgeous picture book celebrating community and the positive effect art has on everyone. 

Errol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a garden. Then he comes up with a creative solution, thanks to the discovery of a disused area at the top of his apartment block. A heartwarming book with universal appeal that’s a delight, from beginning to end. 

There is so much to enjoy in this charming, inclusive picture book, which beautifully celebrates diversity, acceptance and unconditional love. The bond between Jake and his mother, who happens to be a wheelchair user, is utterly heart-warming. 

Martha loves making maps! In this charming and original picture book, follow Martha as she takes you on a tour of her world and shares her hopes and dreams for the future.

Three children find the magic in their tower block – showing that nature and adventure is for everyone. A beautifully illustrated, lyrically told story.

Theo’s sunflower has grown right through the tower block! A delightful celebration of nature and community.  

The Don’t Panic Gang is a top secret organisation, comprising a doughnut-loving cat, a little blue bird and an unassuming window-box worm – but when they get a call for help, they transform into superheroes! An exciting, funny adventure to read aloud.

When Emma’s turkey goes missing, her neighbours join forces to ensure she has an extra special Christmas day. A heart-warming picture book, full of Christmas spirit.  

When Nomi’s drawing of a dog comes alive, they have brilliant adventures! This story about imagination – and longing for a pet when you live in a flat in the city – is full of Hirst’s appealing child-style illustration and delightful language.